2000 Ford Puma vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Rover 75. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Puma | 75 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
